UTLA votes overwhelmingly to safely return to classroom, hybrid instruction

United Teachers Los Angeles members overwhelmingly approved an agreement on safe return and hybrid instruction, it was reported Sunday.  

COVID-19 numbers continue dropping in LA County

Los Angeles County's coronavirus numbers continue to fall, with officials reporting 521 new cases of COVID-19 and 56 additional fatalities Saturday.

Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds

Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.

Health officials confirm first case of COVID-19 UK variant in Pasadena
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As things open up across Southern California, there are concerns about spring break and people becoming too complacent with coronavirus prevention measures. On Saturday, health officials confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 UK variant in Pasadena.

Health officials confirm first case of COVID-19 UK variant in Pasadena

The Pasadena Health Department says they have received their first confirmed case of the B.1.1.7 UK variant of COVID-19 which spreads more easily and quickly than other variants.

Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds

One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children. 

World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report

The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.

Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US

The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.

COVID-19 hospitalizations trend down in Orange County

Orange County's hospitalizations for COVID-19 -- a key metric officials are eyeing in this phase of the pandemic -- dropped again Friday.

USC to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May

USC announced that in person-commencement ceremonies will be held for the classes of 2020 and 2021 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum over a nearly two-week span in May.

CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.

Los Angeles becomes no kill city for animal shelters for first time

The City of Los Angeles has become a no-kill city for animal shelters for the first time, making it the largest no-kill city in the country.

California Science Center to reopen March 27

The California Science Center, which has been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday announced a March 27 reopening date and plans for a COVID-19 exhibit to debut next month.

New California guidance on parents attending youth sports angers many

The California Department of Public Health has quietly updated its youth sports rules to include guidance that only one parent can be allowed to observe their child’s game.